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Post by jno on Aug 5, 2017 17:47:50 GMT
And in the same scene, what exactly is the arcade game there behind Chisholm? Top something?  |
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Post by yoyopickles on Aug 6, 2017 7:59:43 GMT
I can hardly believe it was nearly a year ago I travelled on her, for me, it was my ultimate MINDER moment
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Post by Zimbo on Aug 7, 2017 14:49:20 GMT
As I've got closer, I've been looking forward to seeing this again. Too many great scenes in it to mention and the superb guest cast, with Maurice Denham's Meredith Gascoyne being one of my favourites, not to mention the lovely Debbie Arnold. The big fight scene on the Orient Express before Terry, Arthur and Nicky leave is possibly a bit too close to farce but that doesn't spoil it. Can't think of many greater TV shows for Christmas night than this. Surely it deserves an outing on TV occasionally.
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Post by westldner on Oct 27, 2017 19:42:18 GMT
Those still are amazing. Nicely captures the moments during the filming. Lovely models also of the trains.
Edit: I don't know what the fuss is about but then I noticed the movie Murder On The Orient Express and I went out of my way to purchase the DVD. Well I got the Minder specials, and I don't think they were easy getting them, so that should help me watch the rest. I would see why it's such a massive deal! Well I suppose I've seen too much now.
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Post by jno on Feb 8, 2018 5:04:31 GMT
 Minder on The Orient Express tip of the day: never loiter on the Eurostar main line looking for location shots in the interests of fandom.  |
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Post by thewoodster on Feb 19, 2018 0:26:44 GMT
It is a real shame this doesn't deserve a airing on TV. They air quite a lot of other Christmas specials from other comedy dramas.
So why not Minder On The Orient Express?
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Post by thewoodster on May 17, 2018 9:41:40 GMT
Great article jno,
And as others have stated,what a great year for tv.
As well as our minder on the orient,great films,Christmas shows and sitcoms.
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Post by pr1 on May 21, 2018 3:28:36 GMT
I watched this for the second time tonight. So many great moments and lines! Arthur on the park bench is a highlight and hearing him say "Interplod" makes me laugh.
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Post by jno on May 21, 2018 4:06:48 GMT
"Interplod" and Goodbye Sailor's "River Filth" should both be in the Oxford English dictionary.
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Post by thewoodster on May 21, 2018 16:01:50 GMT
Totally agree jno...lol
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Post by ltd on Jul 7, 2018 21:23:35 GMT
See that the Arthur Daley doppelgänger gangster idea was shamefully stolen by Only Fools for their Xmas special Miami Twice. Quite possibly but am I the only one who thinks this aspect was totally extraneous. There's plenty going on without Arthur being wrongfully fingered for a Mafia hit which has naff all to do with the rest of the film. Otherwise a fun feature lenghth episode that starts a bit like an alternative reality version of All Mod Cons where Terry took the job in the posh club then turns into a comedy replay of The Sweeney episode "Sweet Smell of Succession". Plus you've got Garfield Morgan as the Super - you could almost believe Fulham Broadway was where Frank got sent to recover after all the trouble in "Victims".
Is it Mr Povey sitting at the piano at 1hr 29m 28s? Also I think it's been said before, he might be the delivery drivers' mate in the first half an hour of the film?
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Post by jno on Jul 8, 2018 3:36:19 GMT
See that the Arthur Daley doppelgänger gangster idea was shamefully stolen by Only Fools for their Xmas special Miami Twice. Quite possibly but am I the only one who thinks this aspect was totally extraneous. There's plenty going on without Arthur being wrongfully fingered for a Mafia hit which has naff all to do with the rest of the film. Otherwise a fun feature lenghth episode that starts a bit like an alternative reality version of All Mod Cons where Terry took the job in the posh club then turns into a comedy replay of The Sweeney episode "Sweet Smell of Succession". Plus you've got Garfield Morgan as the Super - you could almost believe Fulham Broadway was where Frank got sent to recover after all the trouble in "Victims". Is it Mr Povey sitting at the piano at 1hr 29m 28s? Also I think it's been said before, he might be the delivery drivers' mate in the first half an hour of the film? No and no. I explicitly asked Meic about the rumours and questions of him appearing in other roles in this and/or as an extra in the café in series 1's 'The Bengal Tiger' as there's an extra in that who is the spitting image of him. The answer is always 100% 'no, it wasn't me', just people who look a bit like him. I agree ltd, the Arthur as doppelgänger story was probably unnecessary - it adds very little to the film for me, other than perhaps 'a pinch of espionage-ganger-style' giving it a reason to include more foreign wrong'uns on the train journey. In terms of the overall Jack South story, it adds nothing. |
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Post by ltd on Jul 8, 2018 6:33:44 GMT
No and no. I explicitly asked Meic about the rumours and questions of him appearing in other roles in this and/or as an extra in the café in series 1's 'The Bengal Tiger' as there's an extra in that who is the spitting image of him. The answer is always 100% 'no, it wasn't me', just people who look a bit like him. Thanks for clearing that one up jno. |
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Post by johnnybear on Sept 27, 2018 7:12:00 GMT
Wow! I never realised that MOTOE was supposed to be the final instalment of the series!!! So how and when did they decide to do another?
JB
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Post by jno on Sept 29, 2018 2:23:44 GMT
Wow! I never realised that MOTOE was supposed to be the final instalment of the series!!! So how and when did they decide to do another? JB If you watch the 'Sunday Sunday' interview with Dennis Waterman on the minder.org YouTube channel apparently it was an offer neither he or GC could turn down.  |
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Post by johnnybear on Sept 29, 2018 7:37:18 GMT
Ahh, the big bucks will do that!
JB
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Post by westldner on Dec 20, 2018 19:00:17 GMT
Worth the special of Series 6 I think. Minder of the Orient Express as a way to take away from London is a nice escape of the year.
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Post by westldner on Jan 11, 2019 23:58:22 GMT
And in the same scene, what exactly is the arcade game there behind Chisholm? Top something?  . I've taken the time to look for it. I'm usually good at looking for stuff like this but... it may just be a decoration for the scene unless it's an actual game that I really don't know off. I wouldn't think the show would be careless to advertise a game logo on the screen. Usually because arcade cabinets themselves were the main attraction and the ingame graphics themselves sell what people are getting when they pay to play. My best guess, the production team placed the sticker there for the scene, or maybe the owners of the machine placed the sticker there to attract attention. It may not actually be the game logo, maybe just a quirky way of just decorating the arcade machine for show. if it is a game, I would like to know. |
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Post by denzel on Aug 22, 2019 21:02:14 GMT
Saw this yesterday, and probably enjoyed it even more than I've done in the past. An absolutely fun romp, and while the then rival showing of Only Fools And Horses's To Hull And Back is probably a contender for one of my favorite episodes of anything EVER, this felt like a very good TV film, if not a cinematic release, seeing it now. Stands the test of time. - Andrew Payne wrote this. As I've said before, this man has written some of the best, most enduring Minder episodes.
- As soon as we get our first "present day" opening scene, we hear the cheesiness of the main theme..but it's fine.
- With his comment to the working ladies, Arthur begs the question as to whether or not he would ever have actually used their services.
- And of those two ladies..one is Lee Richards..one of the most voluptuous of richards Brit telly would stick in their shows, in the era. The Two Ronnies, Doctor Who, Hammer House of Horror, Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em, Only Fools and Horses, and a few times in Minder..I've seen her "features" crop up in these productions, and there's more I've yet to see.
- Have to say, this time round, seeing Karl Howman as heavy Browning is much cooler, now that I've seen some Brush Strokes. Good job, here...especially liked his little smile and wave to Arthur, when he just shows up at the car lot, and heads straight to the office, with Pope in tow..nice touch.
- Dave gets the odd moment, including speaking of Terry, to Arthur, "He just dunno when he's well orft".
- Here, fans of Laurel And Hardy see the pair in a small appearance...as piggy banks, or something, at Nikki's gaff.
- Linda Hayden wasn't half bad in this..a decent advert for blondekind, to be sure..just wish we'd seen more of her. Do have to wonder though if that was a syrup, or what. Still, good stuff, and I liked her shouting at Arthur, as well as her nudging Tel, when he wonders who he could take on the trip.
- I feel as if I may have heard the tune playing when Annie winks into the security camera at Tel, but it's hard to make out, in the background there.
- Good scene in the park..
- While we're playing this game, user VAT gets TWO shoutouts, when Daley orders a large one, and has to repeat himself.
- Nice to see a nod to Rycott's self professed "Infallible copper's instinct" here..to know with certainty that where Tel is, Daley would be too, and head straight for the train station like that, was impressive.
- A fine aerial shot or two, during the initial London train sequence.
- "He didn't sound Welsh, did he..he seemed like a nice chap". The sort of comment you'd hear in shows of the day, but surely not today.
- Always liked the scene with Helen Spender meeting Arthur and Terry in their cabin..loved Arthur discussing his wife...who is currently....indoors.
- Maurice Denham did well, as Meredith Gascoyne here.
- Arthur outside the train window was indeed great to see..good on George Cole for doing that, especially if he got hurt, when pulled inside.
- George Cole had no right to elicit a laugh from his saying "Arthur Parfur", but he did, and hearing Amanda Pays saying it was even better.
- Debbie Arnold was memorable throughout, as an "appendage", or two, to the villains on the train. From her cute antics during her meal, to playing with her...puppy...and then of course, looking for "her Angelo". And she looks great in lingerie, and all..something we already knew, from episode 6x02.
- The hang-hang-hanging judge...I'm forever blowing bubbles, and come on you Hammers..drunken Daley at his best.
- Somewhat poignant moment, I think, when Mark tells Nikki to stick with her own..and she realizes who he is..great stuff, from both the actors there.
- And great performing for sure, from Dennis Waterman, when telling Moore to make him sit down, in their confrontation..menacing stuff, from Tel..shame it was followed by that rather farcical slapstick scene, though it didn't detract that much from the film.
- And speaking of menacing, Crane did come off as a nasty bit of work, especially when he actually thumped Nikki.
- As annoying as it was at first, I like Payne's choice to let the money slip away from our heroes in the end, once we recall that it was ill gotten gains, in the first place.
- It's Dave who saved the day in the end, reminding Arthur of the subpoena.
- Seeing Nikki having a laugh with Tel at Arthur's expense in the Winch was great. Amanda Pays was constantly cute, right up to her last scene.
- As for the last shot, with Arthur and Tel...I dunno about that, too much..but overall, this special was surely worthy of a cinematic release, and certainly could use a repeat or two on telly these days.
Below is a Press Photograph (which I obtained on eBay). Actress Amanda Pays That is awesome..maybe even the most awesome thing since sliced bread. Cheers for the picture, billyfarmer. Is it just me though or is the incidental music dreadful? It's not quite you, wynn...that theme is goofy as anything....but once you're kind of used to it, at least I found, it's harmless enough..my mind blanked it out. Such a great cast and a fun film - although it is a bit cheesey. And Linda Hayden's hair is fantastic! More than a bit cheesy, IUTTIWAP..and yes, that was a great blonde do. the Arthur as doppelgänger story was probably unnecessary - it adds very little to the film for me Yes, definitely true I'd say..but since it allowed for Debbie Arnold to have someone to be there with, I'm cool with it. When I spoke to Meic Povey about this one I felt a little sorry that only Chisholm gets to go to France and he was left at home with a few lines. I think it's almost impossible not to like this - arguably the script isn't the best ever Minder but the superb scenery, the train and the array of dodgy geezer characters just take you on a very enjoyable journey from start to finish. Top dollar Minder this. I agree about poor Meic Povey here, jno...and the rest of what you said. what exactly is the arcade game there behind Chisholm? Top something? My best guess, the production team placed the sticker there for the scene, or maybe the owners of the machine placed the sticker there to attract attention. It may not actually be the game logo, maybe just a quirky way of just decorating the arcade machine for show. I did a fair bit of research on this. Since we have very little to go on, it was too tough to ascertain for sure..but I'm with westldner here, basically..it's probably either a made up decoration, or maybe even just the name of the company that does the bare cabinet, for all I can tell. I did search for arcade games beginning with T, three letters, like top, but nothing seems to match. I shall keep my eye out for more fun stuff like this in other episodes, I guess. |
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Post by jjmooney on Sept 22, 2019 0:49:04 GMT
My only quibble about this one, was too many guest stars, it was hard to keep up with who was who on the train at times..Maurice Denham and Adam Faith could have been given bigger parts I feel, maybe they were and it ended up on the cutting room floor, who knows.
The chemistry between Arthur and Terry shone through as it does in every single episode for me. No matter what the storyline is they light up every scene they are in together.
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Post by jno on Nov 16, 2019 4:26:55 GMT
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Post by jjmooney on Nov 16, 2019 14:02:48 GMT
That's the first time I've even seen a Betamax tape!
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Post by Twin2 on Nov 16, 2019 14:48:06 GMT
That's the first time I've even seen a Betamax tape! Is it wrong of me to admit I had a box full of the things and a machine to play them on at one point? 
Arthur would probably try and sell them as "antiques and collectables" today!
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Post by jno on Nov 16, 2019 14:53:28 GMT
That's the first time I've even seen a Betamax tape! Is it wrong of me to admit I had a box full of the things and a machine to play them on at one point?
Arthur would probably try and sell them as "antiques and collectables" today!
Nothing wrong with that admission. I knew a guy in South Wales in 1997 who was a Betamax enthusiast, and had lots of machines that he repaired and was in a Betamax enthusiasts society. I bet he never had 'Minder On The Orient Express' from down under though. |
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Post by Twin2 on Jan 23, 2020 14:42:40 GMT
Well where do I start?! This is when Christmas Specials really were special and not just an ordinary episode with a tree up and some tinsel slung over the pictures.
I had forgotten how good this was and thoroughly enjoyed watching it again (twice!). Quick observations; far too many brilliant one-liners to list. Some of the clothes are gorgeous. The carriages on both trains are beautiful. Dennis Waterman looks extremely good in a fancy suit.
The story begins with a man realising how ill he is so he jots something down on a piece of paper and puts it in his daughter's locket for safekeeping, asking her to keep quiet about it. (as a side note I didn't feel at all creeped out by this as has been mentioned previously, I just assumed all along that he was going to hide the piece of paper somewhere in her room). The man dies not long after and is revealed to be Jack South, a notorious criminal.
Fast forward ten years and some very clever writing gets Terry, Arthur and Chisholm on the same train together with a selection of villains all with a connection to Jack South.
Madness and mayhem follow and although some things are predictable - at least one person will fall off the train at some point and you can tell a mile off that when they all gather in one carriage there is going to be a mass punch-up - it is extremely well written and has a few surprises in the story.
I love the running theme of Rycott and the subpoena, Chisholm practicing his French as he is packing, "interplod", Arthur when he pinches Chisholm to confirm he is real, Chisholm frantically trying to open the door "Why me? Why me?".
This has to be my absolute favourite Minder episode ever made, I know it's a special but still... I love it and sooo want a poster of the still from the final scene. A4 size will be fine  |
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Post by jno on Jan 23, 2020 21:50:08 GMT
I love it and sooo want a poster of the still from the final scene. A4 size will be fine Nah, you don't want one of those posters, you want one of these ... as rare as rocking horse wotsit and currently on the wall here at jno towers, as seen briefly in the London Underground in December 1985 advertising the episode, I've only ever seen two of them in the last 20 years - I got mine from a guy who worked at Thames, with many thanks to my old mate swainy (apologies for the watermarks but otherwise this is bound to end up on other less informative sites):  |
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Post by Twin2 on Jan 24, 2020 16:33:06 GMT
I hope it has pride of place on the wall of jno towers* 
Watermarks are a must these days.
*edited to add that I have just read the post properly and it has. Got carried away in my excitement
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Post by jjmooney on Jan 24, 2020 17:20:46 GMT
I love it and sooo want a poster of the still from the final scene. A4 size will be fine Nah, you don't want one of those posters, you want one of these ... as rare as rocking horse wotsit and currently on the wall here at jno towers, as seen briefly in the London Underground in December 1985 advertising the episode, I've only ever seen two of them in the last 20 years - I got mine from a guy who worked at Thames, with many thanks to my old mate swainy (apologies for the watermarks but otherwise this is bound to end up on other less informative sites): Very well designed, Art Deco, very classy. |
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Post by jno on Feb 6, 2020 7:12:37 GMT
Of all the releases, I think this has to be my favourite 'Minder On The Orient Express' cover design - first released in November 1994.  |
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Post by wayne2467 on Apr 11, 2020 21:12:21 GMT
Probably about time I watched this again
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